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Railway plans tower, hotels, dept stores for river area
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2016
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will develop some of its prime land in Khlong Toei near Mae Nam railway station into commercial areas worth 88.7 billion baht in investment.
Ancient London burned again
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/09/2016
» London burned to the ground yesterday just like it did in early September 1666, 350 years ago. This time, however, it was a 120-metre wooden replica.
Flood warning as Chao Phraya rises, but rainmaking continues at Bhumibol Dam
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/09/2016
» The Region 12 Irrigation office on Thursday issued a warning still about the continuing rise in the water level of the Chao Phraya river, but at least six large dams are suffering from insufficient water intake.
Rains stay away as wet Bangkok dries (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/08/2016
» After two nights of heavy rain, yesterday (Friday) was dry, giving city officials time to deal with the "water waiting to be drained". Forecasters say there a 60 percent of thundershowers Saturday, but overall, rain is diminishing.
More rains for NE, North but PM says no floods for Central Plains (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/08/2016
» The Yom river will peak in Sukhothai tomorrow, a good test of the city's flood defences. More rain is expected for the upper Northeast and North, but Prime Ministry Prayut Chan-o-cha says that flood water will not overflow downstream provinces in the Central Plains.
Northern Industry unfazed by floods
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/08/2016
» Heavy industrial factories located in northern Thailand are far from areas currently flooded and are expected to remain unaffected by the seasonal heavy rain and flash floods, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Flooding continues in upper North
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/08/2016
» Downpours have triggered severe floods in wide areas in the northern provinces of Nan and Phayao, ravaging properties and prompting officials to warn residents to brace for further damage amid the persistent rain.
Quick clearance: Water hyacinth gone in a week
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/08/2016
» Seven days after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered the removal of a huge tract of water hyacinth blocking the Chao Phraya River, the cleanup above the Chao Phraya Dam has been completed.
Water hyacinths to be cleared from Chao Phraya (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/08/2016
» Officials have been told to clear water hyacinths clogging rivers and waterways from the central plains to Bangkok to improve flows and prevent floods.
Fire truck controversy: Big price for small vehicles
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/07/2016
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Monday defended its controversial purchase of 20 mini-fire engines at a cost of 160 million baht.